I'd been optimistic about the Obama administration's promise to establish more stringent food safety guidelines, but this demonstrates that, sadly, nothing has really changed. I'll be steering clear of raw greens for a while — what about you?

No, I won't avoid raw leafy greens because of this. I'll be slightly more careful about them, but why avoid them entirely? Soak them in a mixture of baking soda and water for a little while and then rinse them off very well.

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